C U Hotel

We stayed here from May 4–5, and this hotel was a very pleasant surprise. The location is very good. It’s easily accessible from Taipei Main Station (the airport train/metro hub), either around an 18-minute walk or just one stop on the red metro line to Shuanglian Station, followed by a short walk. The area felt lively but not noisy, safe, and very convenient. One of the biggest highlights is that the hotel is right next to Ningxia Night Market, which is fantastic if you enjoy local food, especially seafood and oyster dishes. There are also several convenience stores nearby, including 7-Eleven, plus other shops and pharmacies. Check-in is done via a self-service machine, which might feel a little impersonal, but fortunately, a staff member was present when we arrived and kindly allowed us to check in about 30 minutes early, which the machine itself would not have allowed. We only stayed for one night, but our room was a very pleasant surprise overall. Despite booking a higher-category room, it did not have a window, which was fine for one night but would probably be less ideal for a longer stay. Because of that setup, some noise from the neighboring room could be heard through the wall where a window might normally be. The room itself was clean, spacious enough, and comfortable. The bed was comfortable, air conditioning worked exactly as expected, and there was both a fridge and TV in the room. Water pressure was excellent, and hot water was available immediately. The only odd thing was the power outlets—surprisingly, only one was really practical to use. One strange detail: my partner found a clump of hair under the pillow, which felt very out of place considering how clean the rest of the room was. Hopefully just an unfortunate oversight. Breakfast was mostly Asian-style, which may not suit everyone. The selection was not huge, but everything was regularly replenished, and it was perfectly sufficient for us. Seating was not an issue during our visit, although a children’s sports group arrived shortly after us, and I imagine it could have become crowded then. Overall, this hotel offered very good value for money, especially considering the location and overall quality. I would definitely recommend it and would happily stay here again.

It was a dormitory, but I was able to spend comfortably and cleanly

Location is excellent, right next to Ning Xia evening market and right on a busy street with food venders lined up. 10 mins walk to the closest MRT. The hostel part accommodation was ok, the room had 4 beds (2 bunks), however since the hotel rooms are all on the 2rd floor, both girls bathroom and boys bathroom are next to each other which is different from my previous Taiwan hostel experience. I did not have any issue while going to the restroom in the middle of the night though. Bedding is comfy but the bed setup is very simple with light and charging plug. There is a storage bin at your head end which is not that big, might be good for a carryon. Breakfast was only ok, nothing to rave about. Service was also ok, they offer free lugguage storage for check in and check out so you can drop off lugguage and go about your day.